Pakistan Affairs MCQs

The National Action Plan (NAP) of Pakistan includes 20 points. It was formulated in January 2015 following the Peshawar Army Public School attack. The plan covers areas including establishing special courts for terrorism, curtailing terrorist financing, banning militant organizations, regulating religious seminaries, and implementing counter-extremism policy.

Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk (1841-1917) became secretary of the Board of Trustees of Aligarh Muslim University in 1906. He was a prominent Muslim leader and close associate of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. He played a key role in the Aligarh Movement and the establishment of the All India Muslim League. His work focused on Muslim educational reform and political awakening.

In Lahore, the Central Business District (CBD) is being developed at Walton. The project aims to create a modern business hub with commercial, residential, and recreational facilities. The CBD is part of Lahore's urban development plan, targeting economic growth and modernization. Walton is a central location with good access to the city's infrastructure.

In pursuance of the objectives outlined by the National Action Plan (NAP), Punjab Police reorganized its Counter Terrorism Department (CTD). The CTD was established as a specialized unit to combat terrorism and extremism in Punjab province. It focuses on intelligence gathering, counter-terrorism operations, and coordination with other security agencies.

Public Personnel Management in Pakistan is based on the principle of merit. The Civil Service of Pakistan (CSP) and other government services operate on merit-based recruitment through the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) and Provincial Public Service Commissions (PPSC). This ensures qualified candidates are selected for government positions.

'Politics and State in Pakistan' was written by Muhammad Shafique Bhatti. The book provides an analysis of Pakistan's political history, state structure, and governance challenges. It examines the role of the military, bureaucracy, and political parties in shaping Pakistan's political landscape. It is used as a reference in political science courses.

Pakistani Female Army Officers were awarded the UN Medal for exemplary services in Mali on February 1, 2020. They were part of the UN peacekeeping mission MINUSMA (United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali). Pakistan is one of the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping forces, with women serving in various capacities.

Chief Justice Muhammad Munir is historically credited with first invoking the 'Doctrine of Necessity' in Pakistan, using this legal principle in 1954 to validate Governor-General Ghulam Muhammad's controversial dissolution of the Constituent Assembly, setting a significant and controversial precedent in the country's constitutional history.

The Durand Line is the boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It was established in 1893 by Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, the British Foreign Secretary, and Amir Abdur Rahman Khan of Afghanistan. The line is approximately 2,640 km long. It has been a source of tension between the two countries, particularly regarding Pashtun tribal areas.

The Silk Road connects Pakistan to China. The Karakoram Highway (KKH) is a modern road that follows the ancient Silk Road route. It connects Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan to Xinjiang in China. The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes that connected the East and West, facilitating cultural and commercial exchange for centuries.